§15.11. Revocation.
30 C.F.R. § 15.11
MSHA may revoke for cause an approval issued under this part if the explosive or sheathed explosive unit—
Fails to meet the applicable technical requirements; or
Creates a hazard when used in a mine.
Prior to revoking an approval, the approval-holder shall be informed in writing of MSHA's intention to revoke. The notice shall—
Explain the specific reasons for the proposed revocation; and
Provide the approval-holder an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve compliance with the product approval requirements.
Upon request, the approval-holder shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing.
If an explosive or sheathed explosive unit poses an imminent hazard to the safety or health of miners, the approval may be immediately suspended without a written notice of the agency's intention to revoke. The suspension may continue until the revocation proceedings are completed.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 957.
Source
Source: 53 FR 46761, Nov. 18, 1988, unless otherwise noted.